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Describe what happens during an action potential. What does it mean when we say an action potential is an “all or none” thing? What is the purpose of the myelin sheath and what happens if it is gone?

This week, we are covering the biological foundations of behavior, including the activity and anatomy of neurons and neurotransmitters, the process of an action potential (neural impulse), brain regions, and methods to study the brain (such as neuroimaging). 1. Describe what happens during an action potential. What does it mean when we say an action […]